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Press Release

During an event attended by over 150 leaders, businessmen, experts and investors

‘Investopia Tokyo’ explores investment and financing opportunities
in Japanese markets in new economy, entrepreneurship, advanced

manufacturing and financial technology

>> Bit Touq: ‘Investopia Tokyo’ creates promising economic and investment
opportunities for the UAE and Japanese business communities, serving as a
significant platform to strengthen partnerships between the two nations in vital
and sustainable fields.

Abu Dhabi, 20 December 2024: Investopia has launched a new edition of its global dialogues
titled ‘Investopia Tokyo,’ aimed at catalysing investment in the new economy, financial services,
advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and technology
sectors. The initiative also highlighted emerging global trends in fast-growing industries and
modern financing trend s in the UAE, Japanese and Asian markets.

Organised in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, the Japanese Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Japanese
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event was held by Investopia yesterday, in the Japanese
capital, Tokyo. Key dignitaries included His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister
of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, Her Excellency Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister
of State for Entrepreneurship, His Excellency Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, His Excellency Shihab Ahmed Al Faheem,
Ambassador of UAE to Japan, and Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia. The event also witnessed
the participation of over 150 leaders, decision-makers, businessmen, investors, economic experts
and entrepreneurs.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “The UAE and Japan share a rich history of fruitful cooperation, characterised
by strategic relations and strong economic and investment ties. Japan has always been a key partner
of the UAE in the new economy, investment, technology, and innovation sectors. Today, through
the ‘Investopia Tokyo’ event presents a unique opportunity to further enhance the economic
partnership between the two friendly countries in these vital sectors, fostering growth and
sustainability in line with their shared visions for the future.”

H.E. asserted that the discussion sessions and roundtable meetings at ‘Investopia Tokyo’ offers a
platform to unlock promising economic and investment opportunities for businesses in both the
UAE and Japan. “These engagements also enhance the appeal of both markets for investments in
vital and sustainable sectors. Hosting a new edition of Investopia Global Dialogues in Japan
underscores the importance of the Japanese business community as a vital partner for the UAE’s